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Direct Paris and the incorporation of 3,000 teachers as student protests continue

In France, student protests calling for improvements in the education system, more teachers and the adequacy of academic facilities, among other demands, continue to spread. In recent hours, the Minister of Education, Édouard Gefry, announced the recruitment of 3,000 substitute teachers, that is, teachers who have not approved the competition to access a place as full teachers. Our journalist Erika Olavarría extends the details of the new measures, the reactions of the students and the progress of the demonstrations.

Direct to... Rome and the approval of the Meloni electoral reform

The House of Deputies finally approved the text by 227 votes to 164, in a secret ballot. The project, promoted by the Government of Giorgia Meloni, provides that the most voted coalition will be able to obtain a strengthening of 70 seats in the House and 35 seats in the Senate if it exceeds 42% of the votes. Our correspondent Irene Savio is expanding our information.

"Equivalent to torture": the Pentagon will broadcast live the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military to be shot in the US since World War II

"We'll make sure people can see it," said U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Direct Latam and De la Espriella's support for former military personnel accused of murder of Jovenel Moïse

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has expressed his legal support to 17 former soldiers accused of the Jovenel Moïse magncide in 2021, who were transferred to the United States to appear before the courts. In parallel, the president seeks to implement his more than 130-point Anti-Terrorism Statute to "pursue drug terrorist groups" in Colombia. Our journalist Rodrigo Sedano has told us more since our writing in Bogotá.

Direct Paris and the fourth day of student demonstrations in France

French students are still on the streets showing up for the educational conditions in the country. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu spoke on this, promising action at the end of October and denying that the security forces have instructions to act against the protests. On October 8, the protesters joined in Bastille Square in Paris, raising posters and chanting slogans for the fourth day. From there, our journalist Erika Olavarría tells us the details.

Live: clashes in Nantes, tear gas in Paris and thousands of protesters in Marseille

This Thursday, October 8, is the fourth day of mobilization convened by French secondary and university students to demand more funding and better educational conditions, with the support of several teaching unions. In Nantes there were clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, while in Paris, the police launched tear gas in front of Hélène Boucher. In Marseilles, about 3,900 people marched. The Minister of National Education, Édouard Gefry, plans to receive student representatives this afternoon.

Straight to... Washington and the doubts generated by Christa Pike's failed execution

Christa Pike, sentenced to death for the murder of a fellow student in 1995, is the only person who has survived after receiving lethal injection drugs, according to the Death Penalty Information Centre. A week after her failed execution, the woman is awake, speaking and receiving critical medical care. Our correspondent Carolina Valladares extended the information about his lawyers' statements.

Direct Latin: ship traffic on the Panama Canal is reduced, but the collection is up

In August 2026, 14 less ships passed through the Panama Canal in the same period, mainly due to the operational constraints associated with the El Niño phenomenon, however, the revenues of the interoceanic road continued to grow. This is because ships crossing the Canal carry more cargo and pay higher fares for their transit. In addition, the Canal administration announced that from 15 October the daily transit capacity will increase from 32 to 33 vessels. From Panama City, our correspondent José María Torrijos is

Direct Paris: students keep the blockades and call for new strike in France

Student protests continue in France. Thousands of high school and university students are blocking schools throughout the country and have called for new strike days to demand better study conditions. From Paris, our journalist Erika Olavarría tells us more details.

"The law enforcement authorities have no instructions to face the students," says French Prime Minister Lecornu

"The law enforcement authorities have no instructions to face high school students," said Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu during his intervention from Matignon, accusing some political leaders of using the outrage "to wage their electoral battles." Follow our live coverage.

Straight to... Paris and the clashes between students and police in the demonstrations

The streets are France are the scene of massive protests. Students and different actors in society demand that the Government improve the educational system and its structure. During the day of protests, called "act III," clashes between students and police were held. From Parías, our journalist Erika Olavarría tells us the details.

Direct Latin and the record number of women parliamentarians in Brazil

The Brazilian legislative elections marked a milestone for female representation. For the first time, women will reach a record number in Congress, with 109 deputies and 18 senators, the largest number in the country's history. The progress reflects a sustained growth in the female presence in Brazilian politics, however, it is far from ideal. From Rio de Janeiro, our correspondent Valeria Saccone tells us more details.

Direct Paris and the "act III" mobilization day

Student protests enter a new phase in France, where student organizations and trade unions have called for a third major day of mobilization after weeks of blockades in schools, institutes and universities. The protesters report the lack of teachers, the deterioration of educational conditions and the mass classrooms. Since the demonstration in Paris, our journalist Erika Olavarría gives us the details.

Live: The French Ministry of the Interior estimates that 250,000 people have joined the student protests; the organizers number 450,000.

About 250,000 people participated on Tuesday in student protests throughout France, according to the French Ministry of the Interior. The organizers of the mass demonstrations put the attendance at 450,000. There were clashes between the police and the demonstrators - which required more funding and resources for education - in some cities, during which it has so far been the most important day of student protests. Follow our live coverage to get to know the latest news.

Straight to... Madrid and the advance of the elections in Spain in the midst of the housing crisis

The housing crisis in Spain and the Congress's rejection of the temporary proposals to alleviate the situation pushed the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, to call early elections, estimated for 2027, and dissolved the Cortes. Our correspondent Marina Colorado extended information about the reaction of the parties and what the situation is on the streets.

Direct Latin and the knife attack at a school in Mexico

A tragedy is shaking Mexico. Two former students broke into a high school in Torreón, in the state of Coahuila, and targeted administrative personnel and students with white weapons. The fact left as a balance the death of the deputy director of the plant and several wounded. From Mexico City, our correspondent Jorge Hurtado tells us more.

Direct Paris and the panorama of student protests in France

France lives one of the biggest waves of student protests in recent years. Although the environment is quieter, about 400 schools remain closed and riots have occurred in some cities. Prime Minister Lecornu presented a road map to address the situation and speed up the return to classes. From Paris, our journalist Natalia Ruiz tells us more.

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